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Mid-Semester Productivity Check-In

As we hit that midway point of the semester, we may get stressed out as deadlines and exams compete with other commitments for attention. It can feel overwhelming to juggle all the work, school, and life stuff on our agenda. This is a great time to do a check-in with ourselves and ask what elements of our routine are helping us and which ones could using some retooling.

Examining our productivity habits can give us clues as what small tweaks can help make tackling our to-do list less intimidating. Try these tips from The Muse—they’ve got 45 productivity tips for busy people.

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